Christmas sugar survival guide: Six ways to halve your intake

Tis' the season to eat your bodyweight in chocolate and cured meats, but if you're not careful the calories can get out of hand quick. If you're keen to cut back on your sugar this Christmas, the boffins at Harvard University have come up with a six-step plan to cut back on the sweet stuff. Rule one? Slow down.

"Rather than eating a large portion of one — or more — desserts, choose your favorite, and slowly savor each bite. By paying attention and truly enjoying each bite, it’s likely you’ll feel satisfied with a smaller portion," write the researchers.